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Research Grants of Savoy Foundation

Savoy Foundation

These grants will be awarded for the following purposes:

Launching of a project: operating costs in the expectation of funds already requested from government agencies. In this category, the description of the project should bear mainly on the initial stages (and/or reorientation) rather than the whole research program.
Pre-research: preliminary studies in preparation of a more substantial request to be addressed to another agency. In this category, the applicant should not only provide a description of his pre-research, but also outline the project to which it is leading. If he/she already holds other grants, it should be explained why these may not be used to finance the pre-research.
Pursuit or completion of a project: temporary support following the interruption or the termination of a grant.
Contribution to the funding of a research project of particular interest in the field of epilepsy.
Contribution to the funding of a scientific activity (e.g. workshop, symposium) related to the field of epilepsy. Requests for funding for a conference cannot exceed $5,000.

The budget can be used for the salary of a research assistant or summer student but not for a master's, doctoral student or postdoctoral fellow. For the latter student categories, an application to the scholarship program must be done. Note also that a research laboratory cannot submit the same project for both a salary award and a research grant.

Indirect (overhead) costs
It is important to note that the Foundation does not have a specific policy regarding overhead or indirect costs. However, it would not be to the advantage of the research applicant to ask for indirect funds. It is generally felt that requesting such funds places a significant burden on the research budget of the Foundation. The higher the overhead expense the less money dedicated to the research which could detract from the project in the view of the members of the Scientific Committee.

Application guidelines

The following points are mandatory to submit a valid application:
1. Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing all required documents in the following order:
    a. Signature sheet (henceforth, only two (2) signatures will be required, that of the candidate and that of the director of the research center or the director of the university department)
    b. Description of the project
    c. Canadian Common CV: CIHR academic format
     (https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher.frm)
2. The project description should include the following sections:
    a. Background
    b. Hypothesis
    c. Objective(s)
    d. Methods and Analyses
    e. Impact
    f. Selected References
    g. Budget

Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Length: 5,000 characters (spaces not included) + 2 figures (¼ per page each) + 15 references + Budget (maximum 1 page)

3. The deadline for submitting the application to the Savoy Foundation, via email at
(epilepsy@savoy-foundation.ca), is January 31, 2026.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong Focus on Epilepsy-Relevant Research

The most important predictor is that the proposed work must clearly address epilepsy or related neurological conditions. Research directly tied to understanding, treating, or improving care for epilepsy is the core mission of the Foundation.

Success tip: Frame the problem in terms of epilepsy mechanisms, patient impact, or clinical outcomes.

2. Canadian Context or Canadian Research Base

The Foundation primarily funds work conducted in Canada and often prioritizes Canadian researchers. Foreign applicants must conduct research in Canadian settings.

Success predictor: Clearly situate your project within the Canadian research environment or demonstrate strong ties to a Canadian host institution.

3. Early-Career or Career Advancement Potential

For research grants, the Foundation states that early-career researchers (within ~10 years of first appointment) will be favoured. This means emerging investigators with promising productivity but without major funding may be competitive.

Success predictor: A compelling case that the award will advance your research program and position you for larger future grants.

4. Feasible, Well-Structured Research Plan

Applications (particularly for research grants) must include a concise research description with:

Background and hypothesis

Objectives

Methods and analysis plan

Clear budget rationale

Impact statement relating to epilepsy science.

Success predictor: Projects that demonstrate feasibility within the funding amount and timeline.

5. Clear Rationale for Funding Need

The Foundation offers research grants in categories like launching a project, preliminary/pre-research, continuation after interruption, or contribution to specific activities (e.g., symposia). Applications that clearly match the purpose of the funding category perform better.

Success predictor: Explicitly justify why this support is needed — e.g., to generate pilot data, to bridge funding gaps, or to enable initial stages.

6. Compliance With Application Format & Requirements

The Savoy Foundation’s research grants require specific documentation in a single PDF:

Signed signature sheet,

Project description following prescribed sections,

Canadian Common CV in CIHR format,

Budget, figures, and references.

Success predictor: A complete, correctly ordered, compliant submission.

7. Clear and Relevant Budget

Although the Foundation does not encourage overhead/indirect costs, proposals that allocate funds directly to research outputs — such as research assistants, equipment, or consumables relevant to epilepsy studies — are favoured.

Success predictor: A tight, well-justified budget that maximizes research dollars.

8. Demonstrated Impact Potential

Grant reviewers look for applications where the proposed research has clear impact on advancing epilepsy knowledge, treatment, or care, even if the project is preliminary or exploratory.

Success predictor: A strong statement of potential scientific, clinical, or patient benefit.

📊 Patterns Seen in Recent Awards

Looking at recent recipients:

Studentships and fellowships are awarded in areas like EEG, cortical dysplasia, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and neurophysiology.

Research grants have supported both basic neuroscience and community-based epilepsy care studies.

💡 Practical Tips to Improve Your Application

✔ Emphasize epilepsy relevance across project aims and impact.
✔ Match the funding category you apply to the specific type of support you seek.
✔ Demonstrate feasibility with clear methods and achievable milestones.
✔ Frame your budget to directly support experimental/clinical activities.
✔ For early-career applicants, clearly outline how the award advances your career trajectory.
✔ Follow all formatting and submission requirements rigorously to avoid administrative rejection.

🧠 Summary of Predictors of Success

Predictor	Why It Matters
Epilepsy-specific focus	Core mission of the Foundation
Canadian research context	Eligibility requirement
Early-career potential	Favoured for grants
Well-structured research plan	Facilitates positive scientific review
Clear funding rationale	Matches category goals
Complete, compliant application	Avoids rejection
Justified, direct research budget	Demonstrates value
Clear impact statement	Shows potential benefit

Specialties

Clinical Trials

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

Research grants related to the field of epilepsy are available to Canadian researchers for research

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Savoy Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 230 Foch Street Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 2B2

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